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Judas Priest Say Third Nomination for Rock and Roll of Fame Is ‘Still a Rush’
A third Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination for Judas Priest has frontman Rob Halford indulging himself in all sorts of possibilities if the iconic heavy metal group gets the nod this year. “I know you’ve seen this year’s selection, and it’s crazy,” the Metal God tells Billboard via Zoom from his home in Arizona. “My mind’s going, ‘I must do a duet with Dolly Parton! I must do a duet with Kate Bush!’ If Lionel [Richie] and Priest get in, I think we’ll both be dancing on the ceiling, together. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “It’s wonderful. As we’ve said before, it’s a blessing and it’s a rush — it’s still a rush to be nominated for the Hall, especially when you’re in the company again of such an eclectic bunch of fellow musicians.” First eligible in 2000 and long considered o...
The Best Puffer Coats & Parkas to Wear for Winter
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Baby, it’s cold outside. No seriously, it’s freezing. There are six weeks of winter left and if you’ve found yourself braving the chilly elements without the proper gear, you’ve come to the right place. Puff coats and parkas have been a staple in winter wear for decades and they won’t be going out of style anytime soon. To help you find the perfect puffer or parka for your budget and weather needs, we put together a curated list of the best coats that you can purchase online. This affordable roundup features women’s and men’s coats, long puffer coats, s...
Dillon Francis Confirms 2022 Release of “This Mixtape Is Fire Too” EP, Collab With ILLENIUM
A dream collaboration between Dillon Francis and ILLENIUM is officially on the way in 2022. Back in March 2021, Francis took to Twitter to tease the collab by sharing a screenshot of a text message conversation between himself and ILLENIUM, refraining from divulging any details. Now, after a fan revived the tweet over 10 months later, the famed “Not Butter” producer has confirmed the track will release this year. Francis also revealed a new project on the way called This Mixtape Is Fire Too, the hotly anticipated follow-up to his 2015 EP This Mixtape Is Fire. Fans have been clamoring for This Mixtape Is Fire Too after the meteoric success of its predecessor, a seven-track EP featuring fan-favorite hits like “Bruk Bruk (I Need Your Lovin)” and “Bun Up the Dance...
Coachella Is Selling Lifetime Music Festival Passes As NFTs
It was only a matter of time: Coachella has officially hopped on the NFT train. Via a partnership FTX US, a massive collection of 11,010 NFTs is slated to hit Coachella’s environmentally friendly marketplace on the Solana blockchain this Friday, February 4th, at 10AM PT (1PM ET). The drop’s crown jewel is the “Coachella Keys Collection,” which consists of 10 NFTs that grant each owner lifetime access to the fabled music and arts festival. Each of these unique collectibles also unlock specific luxury experiences for the 2022 fest, like prime viewing access at the electronic dance music-focused Sahara Tent to a private party on the Coachella grounds. Naturally, there’s also an “Infinity Key” offering its owner a combination of lifetime gu...
Listen: ODESZA Ask “Is There Ever a Last Goodbye?” With Decoded Audio Snippet
The chase to discover what ODESZA is up to next just got a lot more interesting. Earlier in the week, the duo sent fans into a fever pitch with a cryptic new teaser. Not only were their devotees losing their minds over the prospect of new music, but the intensity also skyrocketed as many believed the move signaled the impending end of ODESZA. The notion of a departure gained steam due to their usage of the phrasing, “Welcome to The Last Goodbye.” Luckily for those worried about the future of the duo, today’s news might offer a bit of reprieve. While their first teaser welcomed fans to “The Last Goodbye,” their latest ponders: “Is There Ever a Last Goodbye?” The new developments took some serious sleuthing to decipher. Over on the Foreign Fami...
Koffee Announces Debut Album Gifted, Shares Video for New Song “Pull Up”: Watch
Koffee, the 21-year-old reggae and dancehall artist, has announced her long-awaited debut album. Gifted is out March 25 via Sony Music UK and RCA Records. She just announced a tour behind the new album, and, today, she’s shared her latest single. It’s called “Pull Up,” it was produced by Jae5, and it arrives with a new music video directed by KC Locke. Watch it, and find the album artwork for Gifted, below. Gifted includes Koffee’s “Lockdown” and “West Indies.” Read about “Lockdown” at No. 72 on Pitchfork’s list of the “The 100 Best Songs of 2020.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Gifted: 01 x1002 Defend03 Shine04 Gifted05 Lonely06 Run Away07 Where I’m From08 West Indies09 Pull Up10 Lockdown
Koffee Announces Debut Album Gifted, Shares Video for New Song “Pull Up”: Watch
Koffee, the 21-year-old reggae and dancehall artist, has announced her long-awaited debut album. Gifted is out March 25 via Sony Music UK and RCA Records. She just announced a tour behind the new album, and, today, she’s shared her latest single. It’s called “Pull Up,” it was produced by Jae5, and it arrives with a new music video directed by KC Locke. Watch it, and find the album artwork for Gifted, below. Gifted includes Koffee’s “Lockdown” and “West Indies.” Read about “Lockdown” at No. 72 on Pitchfork’s list of the “The 100 Best Songs of 2020.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Gifted: 01 x1002 Defend03 Shine04 Gifted05 Lonely06 Run Away07 Where I’m From08 West Indies09 Pull Up10 Lockdown
Spotify CEO Addresses Joe Rogan Controversy: “We Don’t Change Our Policies Based on One Creator”
Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek has addressed the company’s handling of the ongoing controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and his Spotify-exclusive podcast, The New York Times reports. “In general, what I would say is, it’s too early to know what the impact may be,” Ek reportedly said during an earnings call on Wednesday, February 2. “And usually when we’ve had controversies in the past, those are measured in months and not days. But I feel good about where we are in relation to that and obviously top line trends looks very healthy still.” According to The Times, Ek also stated during the call: I think the important part here is that we don’t change our policies based on one creator nor do we change it based on any media cycle, or calls from anyone else. Our policies have been carefully w...
Spotify CEO Addresses Joe Rogan Controversy: “We Don’t Change Our Policies Based on One Creator”
Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek has addressed the company’s handling of the ongoing controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and his Spotify-exclusive podcast, The New York Times reports. “In general, what I would say is, it’s too early to know what the impact may be,” Ek reportedly said during an earnings call on Wednesday, February 2. “And usually when we’ve had controversies in the past, those are measured in months and not days. But I feel good about where we are in relation to that and obviously top line trends looks very healthy still.” According to The Times, Ek also stated during the call: I think the important part here is that we don’t change our policies based on one creator nor do we change it based on any media cycle, or calls from anyone else. Our policies have been carefully w...
Matmos Announce New Album, Share New Song “Flight to Sodom / Lot do Salo”: Listen
Matmos have announced a new album, Regards/Ukłony dla Bogusław Schaeffer. The latest album from the electronic duo of M. C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel arrives May 20 via Thrill Jockey. Matmos have also shared a first offering, “Flight to Sodom / Lot do Salo.” Listen and check out the tracklist below. Regards/Ukłony dla Bogusław Schaeffer is inspired by the Polish experimental composer Bogusław Schaeffer, whose compositions are reassembled throughout. The album features contributions from harpist Úna Monaghan, multi-instrumentalist Ulas Kurugullu, electronic artist Will Schorre, and Horse Lords’ Max Eilbach. Matmos released their previous album, The Consuming Flame: Open Exercises in Group Form, in 2020. Revisit Pitchfork’s feature “The Secret Language of Laundry: Insid...
Matmos Announce New Album, Share New Song “Flight to Sodom / Lot do Salo”: Listen
Matmos have announced a new album, Regards/Ukłony dla Bogusław Schaeffer. The latest album from the electronic duo of M. C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel arrives May 20 via Thrill Jockey. Matmos have also shared a first offering, “Flight to Sodom / Lot do Salo.” Listen and check out the tracklist below. Regards/Ukłony dla Bogusław Schaeffer is inspired by the Polish experimental composer Bogusław Schaeffer, whose compositions are reassembled throughout. The album features contributions from harpist Úna Monaghan, multi-instrumentalist Ulas Kurugullu, electronic artist Will Schorre, and Horse Lords’ Max Eilbach. Matmos released their previous album, The Consuming Flame: Open Exercises in Group Form, in 2020. Revisit Pitchfork’s feature “The Secret Language of Laundry: Insid...
New Women Who Rock Documentary Series Announced
MGM-owned cable network Epix has announced a new documentary series called Women Who Rock, Deadline reports. Women Who Rock will reportedly include interviews with Kate Pierson of the B-52s, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Mavis Staples, Aimee Mann, Tori Amos, Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, Chaka Khan, Pat Benatar, Sheila E, Macy Gray, Rickie Lee Jones, and more. The four-part docuseries will be executive produced by journalist and and former Pitchfork editor Jessica Hopper, menswear designer John Varvatos (who converted CBGB into a store for his brand in 2008), Derik Murray, and Rachel Brill. The series will be produced by Network Entertainment. A release date for the project has not yet been announced. Epix is also working on a series about A&M Records, a four-part serie...
